Car Ownership

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Before You Hand Over Your Keys: Choosing a Mechanic You Can Trust

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Car Insurance Coverage Types, Explained in Plain English

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 8 min · Dec 10, 2024
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Depreciation and the Used Car Equation

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 8 min · Oct 13, 2024
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Extended Warranties on Used Cars: What the Coverage Actually Includes

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 7 min · Nov 17, 2024
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Garage vs. Driveway Storage: How Where You Park Affects Your Vehicle

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 16, 2023
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Keeping a Used Car Running Well Past 150,000 Miles

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Mar 6, 2024
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Leasing vs. Buying a Car: A Practical Framework for the Decision

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Dec 2, 2025
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Owning Your First Car: What No One Tells You in the First Year

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 8 min · Apr 12, 2026
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Reading a Repair Estimate Without Getting Lost

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 7 min · Jan 10, 2023
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Seasonal Car Care Across the US: Adjusting for Your Climate

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · May 6, 2023
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Synthetic vs. Conventional Motor Oil: Does the Difference Matter for Your Engine?

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Aug 12, 2023
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The Real Cost of Owning a Car Beyond the Monthly Payment

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 8 min · Aug 7, 2023
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Tire Care Myths That Could Be Wearing Down Your Wheels Early

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Oct 18, 2023
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What Your Car's Warning Lights Are Actually Telling You

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Jun 18, 2023
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Why Skipping Routine Maintenance Ends Up Costing More

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Jul 10, 2024
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Your Car's Maintenance Schedule, Demystified

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Aug 8, 2025

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